How to Interpret Apple Watch Fitness Trends

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Fitness application

   Unlock your iPhone and locate the Fitness app icon. Tap to launch the application and ensure you are on the Summary tab located at the bottom left of the interface.

2. 30 sec

   Access the Trends section

   Scroll downward on the Summary page past your Activity rings and Workouts. Locate the Trends card, which displays a brief snapshot of your recent fitness trajectory.

   Note: If you do not see the Trends card, you have not yet recorded enough data for a meaningful analysis.
3. 1 min

   Interpret the trend arrows

   Examine the status arrows next to your metrics. An upward arrow indicates an increase in that metric over the last 90 days, while a downward arrow indicates a decline compared to the previous period.

   Note: Metrics include Move, Exercise, Stand, Stand Minutes, Walking Pace, and Cardio Fitness.
4. 1 min

   Examine specific metric details

   Tap on any individual trend card to open a detailed breakdown. Review the bar chart to see how your daily consistency has changed over the past year.

5. 1 min

   Act on your trend data

   Use the insights provided to refine your Activity goals. If a metric is trending downward consistently, consider adjusting your daily Move goal or increasing the frequency of your workout sessions to reverse the trend.

   Note: Consistency is weighted more heavily than intensity when calculating trends.